UAE U-17 squad tune-up for Al Ain challenge
al ain — The UAE under-17 national team (B) conducted their third training session on Monday evening at the Al Ain Academy ground before they line up against Pohang Steelers’ in the 7th round of the Al Ain International Juniors Championship on Tuesday.
The players are reportedly competing against each other as the head coach Badr Saleh focuses on strengthening the defensive line after spotting few week points in the rear flank during their clash against Ajman U-19 squad which the Whites have won 9-1.
According to the assistant coach Khaled Dahes, the participation in the championship will be of great benefit and allows them to assess the true form of the players in order to work on the weak points as the
All players are in good form thanks to the competition
Khalid Dahes
door will remain wide open for all players who manage to show the best of them.
“The training camp at the FA hotel was of great use considering the preparations and friendlies which have been played during the same ahead of the international commitment.
“All the players are in good form thanks to the competition against each other to gain the confidence of the technical staff and this is something positive,” he said.